One Sixth Form College, Ipswich
One Sixth Form College is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 19 in Ipswich, part of Eastern Education Group Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2022.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2022)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
One Sixth Form College in detail
One Sixth Form College in its own words
In its own words: "I have the privilege of leading the talented teaching staff and managers that our students encounter in their lessons each day. If you choose to study here you will have made an excellent decision, our superb teachers are one of the reasons that we have been an outstanding college for many years."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
The trust
One Sixth Form College is one of 10 schools run by Eastern Education Group Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 1062 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 34% went on to university or other higher education, 12% to apprenticeships and 34% into work. 9% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Who goes there
17% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (72%) and Mixed (9%).
In 2026, 464 pupils (19.3%) received SEN support and 157 (6.5%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Ipswich Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Suffolk One (adjacent), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 77 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Suffolk (32), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
One Sixth Form College recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its April 2022 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management.
Rated Good for
Personal development.
At a Glance
17.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
C
Average grade
31.0
Points per entry
C
Best 3 A-Levels
7%
Achieving AAB+
Below average
Value added
627
A-Level students
91%
Retention rate
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
+ 16 more subjects
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 1,062 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
9%
Top-third university
51%
Degree course
56%
Any L4+ destination
5%
Apprenticeships
Based on 848 students completing 16-18 study
2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby school
Latest from One Sixth Form College
One Sixth Form College welcomed new students with a Freshers’ Fair
21 Sep 2026
Ipswich band AFTERDRIVE return to One Sixth Form College ahead of headline tour
18 Sep 2026
Suffolk athlete overcomes health challenges to represent his county in national games
25 Aug 2026
Suffolk athlete has his sights set on gold in Special Olympic Games
25 Aug 2026
Exceptional results and extraordinary stories define another successful year at One Sixth Form College
12 Aug 2026
Eastern Education Group celebrates an outstanding year with inspirational set of results
12 Aug 2026
From One Sixth Form College's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 30
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 30 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 5 serious and 24 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Suffolk is 4 (the median across 365 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
104%
Over capacity
2,404 pupils
2,306 places
98 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Ipswich
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Ipswich
Across Suffolk council
Places available
8,475
Applications
7,204
Got 1st preference
92.7%
Got preferred school
97.7%
All secondary applications across Suffolk council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
Further education and skills inspection
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
464
SEN Support
157
EHC Plans
25.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
2,404
Total Pupils
1,057
Boys
1,347
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
129
Teachers
18.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,557
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about One Sixth Form College
What is One Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
One Sixth Form College was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2022.
What is the catchment area for One Sixth Form College?
No fixed boundary. When One Sixth Form College is oversubscribed, Suffolk allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How big are the classes at One Sixth Form College?
Classes at One Sixth Form College average 15.9 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to One Sixth Form College?
One Sixth Form College has around 2404 pupils on roll. 17% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to One Sixth Form College?
Apply through Suffolk's coordinated admissions process, naming One Sixth Form College on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near One Sixth Form College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 30 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 5 serious and 24 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Suffolk is 4 (the median across 365 schools, same distance and years).
Where is One Sixth Form College?
One Sixth Form College is at Scrivener Drive, Pinewood, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3SU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)